What Is Amateur Radio and Why Is It Still Relevant Today?
In a world of smartphones, instant messaging, video calls and social media, it is fair to ask: why would anyone still be interested in amateur radio? The answer is simple.…
Can Amateur Radio Help During Emergencies?
When most people think about emergency communication, they think of mobile phones, internet messaging, social media or emergency service radio systems. These technologies are essential, but they all depend on…
Getting Started in Amateur Radio: A Beginner’s Guide
Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is one of the most rewarding technical hobbies in the world. It allows people to communicate locally, nationally and internationally using radio equipment, antennas…
EI0K activated EI9DD on St. Patrick’s Day
EI0K activated the callsign EI9DD on St. Patrick’s Day. This is the callsign of the the Irish Army Apprentice School. The Army Apprentice School (Irish: Scoil Phrintisigh an Airm), was…
EI0K celebrated Arthur Guinness 300th Birthday over 19th to 21st September
EI0K Activation for Arthur Guinness’s 300th Birthday – 19th to 21st September To mark the 300th birthday of Arthur Guinness, the legendary Irish brewer born in 1725, the Kildare Amateur…
Getting Started with VHF: Basic Equipment for Ham Radio Operators in Southern Ireland
If you’ve recently become a licensed amateur radio operator—or you’re thinking about taking the plunge—VHF (Very High Frequency) operation is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to get…
What is Ham Radio?
Ham radio, also known as amateur radio, is a fascinating and diverse hobby where people communicate using specially allocated radio frequencies set aside for non-commercial activities. Licensed operators—often called “hams”—can…